A815M - TV Tuner for Computer AVERMEDIA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	TV Tuner for Computer
Interface	USB 2.0
TV Standard	Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) and Digital (DVB-T)
Dimensions	90 x 30 x 15 mm (approx.)
Weight	30 g (approx.)
Power Source	USB powered (5V, 500 mA)
Main Functions	Watch and record live TV, time-shift, EPG, video capture on PC
Maintenance	Keep dry; clean with a soft, dry cloth
Safety Precautions	Use in dry environment; avoid exposure to water or moisture
Spare Parts & Repairability	Non-user-serviceable; no spare parts available
General Information	Compatible with Windows 7/8/10; includes remote control and software

Frequently Asked Questions - A815M AVERMEDIA

What is the AVerMedia A815M?

The AVerMedia A815M is a TV tuner for computers that allows you to watch and record over-the-air TV on your PC.

How do I install the AVerMedia A815M?

Plug the device into a USB port, install the included drivers and software, then connect an antenna to the RF input. Run the setup wizard to scan for channels.

What TV standards does the A815M support?

It supports analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) and digital (DVB-T) standards, depending on your region.

Can I record TV programs with this device?

Yes, using the provided software you can record live TV to your hard drive and schedule recordings via the EPG.

Does the A815M work with Windows 10?

Yes, it is compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10. Download the latest drivers from AVerMedia's support site if needed.

Does the device include a remote control?

Yes, the A815M typically comes with a remote control and an IR receiver for convenient operation.

How do I clean the AVerMedia A815M?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use liquids or abrasive cleaners.

Why is there no TV signal?

Check that the antenna is properly connected and that you are in an area with broadcast coverage. Run the channel scan again and ensure the correct TV standard is selected.

Can I use the A815M with a laptop?

Yes, it works with any computer that has a USB port and meets the system requirements. It is compact and portable.

Where can I download drivers for the A815M?

Drivers and software are available on the AVerMedia support website under the product page for the A815M.

USER MANUAL A815M AVERMEDIA

Apple logo on a solid yellow background, no text or symbols visible

Version 2.1

2009-05-15

DISCLAIMER

All the screen shots in this documentation are only example images. The images may vary depending on the product and software version. Information presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ...... i

Introduction....1

System Requirements....2

Running AVerTV for Mac for the First Time....3

Introducing the User Interface ....5

Combined....5

Horizontal and Vertical 6

On Screen Menu 7

TV 8

Scanning Channels....8

Scanning Channels (for Advanced Users) 11

All Frequencies Scan 11

Manual Add Channel 13

Watch TV 15

Operate by Control panel....15

Operate by Control menu....15

Switching Channel by Keyboard 15

Switching Channel by Pop-Up Menu 15

Channel Preview 16

Setting the Channel Preview....16

TimeShift....17

Operate by Control panel....17

Operate by Control menu....17

TimeShift Setting 17

Using the EPG Function 19

Fine Tuning Color of the Display 21

Video Optimizer....22

Using the OverScan function....23

Adjusting Volume....24

Changing Audio Channels 24

Change Signal Source....24

Changing the OSD Attributes ....24

Changing Display Aspect Ratio 25

TV Window Controlling 26

Other Layout Controlling in Window Menu....26

Window Size Setting....28

Personal Video Recorder....29

Record Storage Setting....29

Recording Format settings 31

Using the Recording Function ...... 31

Schedule Recording 32

Playing the Recorded Programs....35

Setting Playback Repeat Mode ....38

Adjusting the seeking interval time ....39

Picture-in-Picture Display....39

Image Capture....40

Capture a TV/Video Image ....40

Multiple Image Sequence Capture....41

Other Settings....43

Setting the Way to Launch AVerTV for Mac 43

Setting Power Options 43

Application Information....45

Customer Support 46

Teletext....46

Teletext Mode 48

Closed Caption & Subtitle 52

Use Apple Remote to control AVerTV 53

Hot keys 54

Introduction

Thanks for purchasing AVerTV for Mac!! This powerful application allows you to watch TV, listen to the radio, create slide shows, record favorite programs and enjoy various features on your Mac. With our easy-to-use remote control, you will discover more fun from your Mac. Turning your computer system into a media center is just that simple!

This Chapter will introduce the essential information of AVerTV for Mac to you. Please do read this chapter carefully before using the application.

Please be noted the functions and images may vary depending on the product you purchased and the area you're living.

System Requirements

System requirements are described in detail below. Before using AVerTV for Mac, make sure your Mac meets all the requirements addressed below.

• Processor: Macintosh® computer with a Intel Core® processor
• For watching MPEG-2 HDTV: Macintosh® computer with a Intel Core Duo processor
• For watching H.264 HDTV: Macintosh® computer with a Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4G processor
• Operating System: Mac OS X v10.4 (or later)
  • Memory: 512 MB of physical RAM or above
  • Hard Disk: 300 MB of available hard-disk space
• Drives: CD-ROM drive (or connection to a local area network if installing over a network)

Running AVerTV for Mac for the First Time

Go to the folder where the AVerTV for Mac was installed and double-click on the AVerTV icon, the AVerTV for Mac will be launched.

When you run the AVerTV for Mac for the first time, the "Media Box" will automatically appear.

1. From the Country drop-down menu, select your country or region.
2. Select an available Service Type.

3. Click All Channels Scan to start searching channels.

4. If you want to terminate the searching process, just click Stop.

1. After scanning, new active channels/programs will be memorized and listed in the right pane of the dialog box.

1. Close the "Media Box" window and the TV window will appear.

Introducing the User Interface

There are 3 types of control panel: Horizontal, Vertical and Combined. You can click on Select Control Panel from the Window menu to select.

Combined

1. Mute Status
2. Volume
3. Time Info
4. Snapshot
5. TimeShift

6. Record

7. Pause

8. Play
9. Stop
10. Channel Down \ Backward
11. Channel Up \ Forward
12. Resize Window

Horizontal and Vertical

1. Power
2. Open Playlist
3. Mute Status
4. Play Previous File
5. Channel Info
6. Play Next File
7. Current time
8. Snapshot

1. Volume
2. TimeShift
3. Record
4. Pause
5. Play
6. Stop
7. Channel Down \ Backward
8. Channel Up \ Forward

On Screen Menu

AVerTV offers you an alternative operating method, press MENU button on the Apple Remote to display the on screen menu. Use + and - buttons to move the selection and ▶▶ button to enter the submenu, ◀◀ button to exit the submenu. Press ▶ II button to execute the selection or enter the submenu (if available).

Menu Description
Channel Enter the channel list to switch channels.
Audio Enter the Audio submenu to switch between available audio modes.
Control Enter the Control submenu to record, TimeShift, Snapshot the current program or turn on the closed caption/subtitle/Teletext function.
EPG Enter the EPG submenu to display the selected program information.
Playback Enter the Playback submenu to play/stop an existing file or enable/disable the PIP function.
Signal Source Enter the Signal Source submenu to switch between available signal sources.
Window Enter the Window submenu to adjust the image size to full screen, adjust the image with keep aspect ratio, or enable the overscan function.
Quick AVerTV for Mac Close the AVerTV application.

TV

Scanning Channels

If you haven't done channel scanning when you first run the application, or want to rescan the channels, follow the steps to complete this procedure.

1. Go to Program Manager.
2. From the Country drop-down menu, select your country or region.
3. Select an available Service Type.

4. Click All Channels Scan to start the searching process.

5. If you want to terminate the searching process, just click Stop.

1. After scanning, new active channels/programs will be memorized and listed in the left pane of the dialog box.

1. Close the "Media Box" window and the TV window will appear.

The application comes with a default frequency table; therefore, the application will use this table to search for active channels/programs.

button contains more function:

Rename: To change the selected channel name.

Reset Channel Number: To change the selected channel number

Manual Add Channel: To add a channel by entering the channel frequency and shorten the channel scan.

Enable Selected Channels: To activate the channels when switching channels.

Disable Selected Channels: To skip the unwanted channels when switching channels temporarily.

Remove Selected Channels: To delete the unwanted channels.

Scanning Channels (for Advanced Users)

All Frequencies Scan

We recommend using the All Channel Scan function first. If there are channels missing after you perform All Channels Scan, use All Frequencies Scan function and repeat the searching process.

1. Go to Program Manager.
2. From the Country drop-down menu, select your country or region.
3. Select an available Service Type.

4. Click All Frequencies Scan to start the searching process.

5. If you want to terminate the searching process, just click Stop.

1. After scanning, new active channels/programs will be memorized and listed in the left pane of the dialog box.

1. Close the "Media Box" window and the TV window will appear.

If an alert about removing action shown on the screen, it means to execute the scanning process will replace the existing program list. Click OK to continue or click Cancel to stop the rescanning.

Manual Add Channel

If you already know a particular channel number for your local transmitter, use Manual Add Channel function to add it by entering the channel numbers and shorten the channel scan.

1. Click in the Media Box.
2. Select Manual Add Channel.

1. Enter the channel frequency that you want to start scanning and press Scan.

4. Click Add to save the scanned channel.

5. Click OK to exit the window.

Watch TV

Use control panel or menu to control TV watching.

Operate by Control panel

1. Use Channel Down ▼ and Channel Up ▲ buttons to go to the next lower or upper active channel.

Operate by Control menu

Previous Channel

Go to the next lower active channel.

Next Channel

Go to the next upper active channel.

Channel Loop

Return to previously accessed channel.

Switching Channel by Keyboard

You may use the numeric keypad to switch channels. After you type a number, the correlated channel will be highlighted with a light bar on the On Screen Menu. Press Enter to confirm your selection.

Switching Channel by Pop-Up Menu

Click the Channel Info area in the control panel, and a channel list will pop up. Then click on the desired channel to switch into.

Channel Preview

The Channel Preview function can display 4, 9 or 16 consecutive TV channels on-screen at the same time. You can see clearly which TV programs are currently showing on these channels. To display a channel on the TV Monitor window, select any one of the channels on-screen and double-click on that channel, you will then be tuned in to that channel. Select a channel and click your mouse to view it only and freeze the other channels.

To operate channel preview function with keyboard, use arrow keys to move the selection, and Enter key to start previewing the selected channel. And press Esc key to exit the channel preview mode.

To start the Channel Preview function, point to View>Open Channels Preview.

Setting the Channel Preview

1. Click General

Preference pane.

1. Select desired number of channels to

preview.

4 channels preview

Two-panel image: top shows a person windsurfing on water with windings; bottom shows a bird's head with an eye (no text or symbols)

Two-panel image: top shows a silhouette of a cyclist on a rock face; bottom shows a deer in a snowy landscape with bare trees and snow (no text or symbols)

9 channels preview

Composite image showing a person in water with a helicopter, a bird head, and classroom scenes (no visible text or symbols)

Three-panel image showing a silhouette of a cyclist, a deer in a forest, and a person taking a photo (no visible text or symbols)

Composite image showing a snowy ski resort, a modern building interior with folding chairs, and a school bus with passengers (no visible text or symbols)

16 channel preview

Collage of four unrelated scenes: a rescue ship, an eagle with wings, people celebrating with flowers, and a domed building (no visible text or symbols)

Three-panel image showing a person riding a bicycle, a deer in a window, and a group of people on a grassy field (no text or symbols)

Composite image showing a snowy building exterior, a school bus with 'SCHOOLBUS' sign, and a person relaxing on a chair (no readable text or symbols)

Collage of four family scenes: a man holding a baby, a car with a family, a person at a desk, and a family with a child (no visible text or symbols)

TimeShift

The TimeShift function performs background recording of a TV/Radio program, and lets you return and watch any part of the recorded program. At the same time, the live TV/Radio program continues to be recorded and played back so you won't miss any part of the show. You can also advance forward to skip commercials or rewind to replay scenes one more time.

TimeShift Controls

Operate by Control panel

1. Use button to start timeshift.
2. Click ■ button to temporarily freeze the playback.
3. Click ■ button to terminate recording and return to the live program

Operate by Control menu

TimeShift

Start TimeShift function.

Pause

To temporarily freeze the playback.

Stop

To terminate the recording and return to the live program.

TimeShift Setting

Before you start using the TimeShift function, first check its recording settings to see if they fit your needs.

1. Click Record Record icon in the Preference pane.
2. By default, TimeShift performs recording of the TV program by creating a temporary video file and deletes this file once you click the Stop button.
3. In the TimeShift Disk Volume section, you can determine desired disk volume to save the TimeShift file.

1. In the TimeShift Buffer Size section, you can determine the buffer size. The default value is 2000MB, and the minimum size is 200MB.

Using the EPG Function

Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is a service that allows you to check the succeeding program schedule and even the program schedules of the whole week. If the EPG service is provided in your region/country, simply click the EPG button in the Preference pane, or point to menu File>Open EPG to open the EPG window.

First, select the desired date and time from the drop-down menu and the EPG window will display the schedule for the day.

Our EPG window also allows you to preset a schedule for watching or recording programs. Just select your favorite programs and click New Schedule button, the system will execute your command on schedule.

The program time data will be automatically set. Input the schedule name in Title, select the action in Function and After Scheduled option and click OK.

If you want to download the latest program schedule, click the button and select Update EPG button.

Fine Tuning Color of the Display

If the color or picture quality of the TV displays needs to be adjusted, please do the followings.

1. Click Quality

1. Then you can adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation with sliders until you get an accurate color.
2. If you want to revert to default settings, just click Set Defaults button.

Video Optimizer

You can use Video Optimizer function to make your video clearer and sharper, and at the same time enhance the video color. It's also easier for you to adjust the effect as you want with side-by-side Vertical Split View or Compare View.

1. Click the Quality Quality icon in the Preference pane.
2. Select an option to start adjusting the video. Select Disable to disable the Video Optimizer function and Normal View to see the effect of Video Optimizer setting. Choose Vertical Split View or Compare View to split the video image vertically into two screens. Left screen displays the result of the Video Optimizer function.

Vertical Split View Compare View

1. Choose Auto to automatically set the suitable value, or choose Custom to adjust the value as you prefer.

The SDTV setting will be applied when you turn to SDTV channels, and the HDTV setting will be applied when you switch to HDTV channels.

Using the OverScan function

On some broadcast channels, you might see distorted lines or black spaces on the top, sides, or bottom of the screen. These video artifacts device from the source signal, and can be masked using the OverScan feature.

To hide the edges of the picture:

1. Click the Display Display icon in the Preference pane.
2. Specify an appropriate number (1\~20%).
3. Select Turn On to enable the Overscan function or Turn Off to disable it.

Another way to enable and disable the Overscan function is point to menu View>Overscan.

You can see the difference from the pictures below:

Before using OverScan function

After using OverScan function

Person windsurfing in ocean waves, wearing red and white outfit (no visible text or symbols)

Person windsurfing in blue water wearing red suit and orange helmet (no visible text or symbols)

Adjusting Volume

On the Control Panel, click and drag your mouse over the Volume meter

in the control panel to

increase or decrease the volume level.

Point to menu Audio>Volume Up to increase the volume level. Or point to menu Audio >Volume Down to decrease the volume level. Point to menu Audio>Mute to turn off/on the sound.

Changing Audio Channels

Select Stereo, Reverse Stereo, Left Channel Only or Right Channel Only in the Audio Channels for change the audio output type. Click Next Audio Track to switch between available audio tracks or select the desired audio track directly.

Change Signal Source

1. Point to the menu View>Signal Source.

1. Click Next Signal Source to switch between available signal sources. Or select the desired source directly.

Changing the OSD Attributes

To change the on screen display in the TV window, do the following:

1. Click on the Display icon in the Preference pane.
2. Click Others button.

1. Choose a desired OSD display time by dragging the OSD Display Time slider bar.

2. To set the Teletext and Closed Caption

background color to Transparent, Semitransparent or Opaque, click the drop-down menu in Teletext Background and Closed Caption Background section.

Changing Display Aspect Ratio

Aspect ratio indicates the ratio of the width of an image to its height. To switch the aspect ratio of the display, do the following:

1. Click on the Display icon in the Preference pane.

2. Click Video button.

3. In the Keep Aspect Ratio section, choose Turn Off to extend the video. Or select Tum On to preserve the original width and height of an image.

OR

1. Point to menu View>Aspect Ratio.

1. Select the aspect ratio of home video you want.

4:3 and 16:9 is the two most common aspect ratio of home video. You can choose Free to adjust the aspect ratio as you want. Or select Keep Aspect Ratio to preserve the original width and height of an image.

You can see the difference from the pictures below:

Normal

Two women smiling while holding a white surfboard on the ocean, with a dolphin in the background (no text or symbols visible)

- Keep Aspect Ratio

Two women surfing on the ocean, one holding a white surfboard with pink branding (no text or symbols visible)

TV Window Controlling

You can minimize the AVerAP window to the dock/unhide the AVerTV for Mac window, hide all other application windows expect AVerTV for Mac or close AVerTV for Mac application from the AVerTV menu.

Hide AVerTV for Mac

Minimize the AVerTV for Mac window to the dock.

Hide Others

Hide all windows except AVerTV for Mac.

Show All

Show all windows in hiding.

■ Quit A Ver TV for Mac

Close the AVerTV for Mac application.

Other Layout Controlling in Window Menu

Minimize

Minimize the AVerTV windows to the Mac dock.

Zoom

Click to change the AVerTV window size.

Show Media Box

Open/Close the Media Box.

■ Compact Mode / Full Mode

When in compact Mode, select Full Mode to display the AVerTV control panel; When in Full Mode, select Compact Mode to hide the AVerTV control panel.

Compact Mode

Action photo of a windsurfing athlete in red uniform mid-air, creating splashes and water (no visible text or symbols)

Full Mode

Action photo of a windsurfing athlete in red gear mid-air, creating dynamic waves (no visible text or symbols)

■ Bring All to Front

Bring all AVerTV windows to the front.

■ Select Control Panel Style

Select a control panel type you like, Horizontal, Vertical or Combined.

Window Size Setting

There are 4 window size options: Half Size, Source Size, Max Size and Full Screen. Point to the menu View then select a size you want.

Person windsurfing in blue water with orange netting (no text or symbols visible)

Personal Video Recorder

You can use your Mac as a personal video recorder, and record your favorite TV programs or capture video from an external source into your hard drive. Besides, you can also divide the recording files in proper sizes to facilitate burning onto removable optical media, such as CD-R and DVD disks. Before recording, check if the settings of Storage Setting and Recording Format settings meet your needs.

Record Storage Setting

1. Click the Record

Record

icon in the Preference pane.

1. By default, the system sets the recording "Date", "Time", "Signal Source" and "Channel Name" as the file name format. To create your own file name format, please click Custom.

2. Determine the File Location destination folder. Click Change to choose a folder you want.

3. The Duration option allows you to specify a recording duration; otherwise the system will record the largest clip that your hard drive can accommodate.
4. This application allows you to divide the recording files in parts for burning onto removable optical media, such as VCD (650 MB), DVD (4096 MB) and DVD-DL (8192 MB) discs. Enable the Split Recordings into: option and select the appropriate video file size from the drop-down menu so that each video file will not exceed the limit you set. Or you can choose Custom to assign the file size you want.

Click Custom button in the File Name Format section to custom the recording file name, you can preview the file name format from the Preview section.

Recording Format settings

1. To setting the recording format settings, click the Record icon in the Preference pane.

1. From the Record Format drop-down menu, determine the video file format you wish to use for saving the recorded video file.

Format Information:

File Format Description

Auto Record the current program into your hard drive.

Audio Only Record the audio part only of the current program into your hard drive.

Using the Recording Function

To record a TV/Radio program that you want, do the following:

1. Click the Record button ☐ on the Control Panel.
2. You can click the Stop button ☐ to terminate the recording and return to the live TV program.

OR

1. Point to menu Control>Record to start the recording.
2. Point to menu Control>Stop to terminate the recording.

Schedule Recording

The Schedule allows you to create a list of preset schedules for watching and recording your favorite TV/Radio programs. You can set the day and time to record the TV/Radio program and specify the length of recording.

To open the recording schedule to add a new recording or activate the schedule, do the following:

1. Click the button.

OR

1. Point to the menu File>New Schedule.

2. The following dialog box will then appear:

1. Type the desired name in the Title text box.

2. From the Function drop-down menu.

3. Select Watch TV to watch a TV program or listen to a radio broadcast.

4. Otherwise, select Record to save a TV/Radio program for future viewing/listening.

5. In the After Record drop-down menu it automatically switches to the selected power control mode when the schedule recording is completed. Choose an appropriate power control status listed below:

• Watch TV: Switch to real-time TV mode.
- Exit: Turn off the AVerTV for Mac Application.
- Sleep: Turn off your monitor and hard disks or save everything and then turn off your computer according to your system setting.
- Shut Down: Turn off your computer.

1. Click the Channel list, select the channel you want to watch or record.

2. Set the schedule to tune in live TV or to perform recording. You can set the schedule repeat frequency to None, Everyday, Weekly, Weekend or Custom.

3. Choose None to perform schedule at a preset day and a preset time.

4. Choose Everyday to perform schedule everyday at a preset time.

5. Choose Weekly to perform schedule every week, at a preset day and time.

6. Choose Weekend to perform schedule every weekend, at a preset day and time.

7. Choose Custom to select the days you want, at a preset day and time.

8. If you choose Watch TV in step 4, click OK to complete the settings. If you choose Record, please do the following.

9. In the Format section, you can determine the Record format or split file size.
10. Click OK to save the new schedule or click Cancel to abort the saving.

If you want to delete a selected schedule, click 📄 to delete it, or click ✿ to make changes.

If a schedule conflict alert shown on the screen, it means the schedule is conflicted with an existing schedule. You need to adjust the schedule date or time.

button contains more function:

Rename: To change the name of the selected schedule.

When schedule record is activated as the AVerTV for Mac is closed, silent record will be enabled automatically.

Playing the Recorded Programs

Each TV/Radio program that you recorded will be saved in the assigned destination folder. You can find the file list in PlayList.

Person windsurfing in blue water with orange netting, wearing red gear (no visible text or symbols)

To play back the recorded files:

1. Click the Play button ▶ in the control panel to playback.
2. Use 🔒 and 🔒 buttons to playback the previous and next file in the playlist.
3. Use ☐ and ☐ buttons to pause and stop the playing file.
4. When you want to rewind or forward, use the Playback Seek slider bar to move back or forward. Or press ◀◀ button to rewind and ▶▶ button to forward on the Control Panel or the Apple remote.

OR

1. Use the options in Control menu to operate the playback.

Playback

Play back recorded video files.

Continue/Pause

Play/Pause (for playback, recording, and TimeShift).

Stop

Stop the playback, recording, TimeShift, or Channel Preview. Exit full screen back to normal view.

Forward

Press to fast forward.

Backward

Press to rewind.

Play Next File

Play the next file in the playlist.

■ Play Previous file

Play the previous file in the playlist.

The Playback Seek slide bar will hide automatically after the mouse idles for 3 seconds.

You can also drag the video file directly to the AVerTV for Mac dock icon or the Video Window to play the video file immediately.

If you want to open or customize the playlist, do the following:

1. Point to menu File>Open Playlist to open the playlist.

OR

Click Playlist

icon in the Media Box.

1. Click button to play back the selected files.
2. Click button to add a supported media file into the playlist.
3. Click button to delete the selected files from the list.
4. Click button to delete all files from the list.

You can change the size of the file icon by dragging the slider bar under the window

button contains more function:

Rename: To change the selected file name.

Show in Finder: Use Finder to open the folder where the file located.

Setting Playback Repeat Mode

To set the repeat mode for playback recorded files:

1. Click the General

icon in the Preference pane.

2. Select a repeat mode from Playback Repeat Mode section.

• Repeat Off: Do not repeat.
• Repeat All: Repeat all files in the playlist.
• Repeat One: Repeat selected single file in the playlist or current playing file.

Adjusting the seeking interval time

You can set the jump interval seconds to backward or forward. The minimum value is 10 seconds and the maximum value is 60 seconds.

Picture-in-Picture Display

With the picture-in-picture window feature, you will be able to play back recorded video files, and at the same time, watch live TV.

1. To enable the PIP function, point to menu View>Picture in Picture.

1. Choose desired position of the PIP window.
2. Select Turn on to enable the PIP function, and select Turn Off to disable the PIP function.

Position Description

Top-left Corner

Display the PIP window on the top-left corner

Bottom-left Corner

Display the PIP window on the bottom-left corner

Top-right Corner

Display the PIP window on the top-right corner

Bottom-right Corner

Display the PIP window on the bottom-right corner

Free

Resize the PIP window and separate it from the main window

Swinders in red gear leaping over ocean waves, with a close-up inset showing a bicycle silhouette (no text or symbols)

By default, you will be able to play back recorded video files on the main window, and at the same time, watch live TV in the PIP window. If you want to switch the video playback to the PIP window and the live TV to the main window, press the button. To exit the PIP window, press button.

Image Capture

While you watch TV or a recorded video on your Mac monitor, you can use the AVerTV for Mac application to capture images for your documents, presentations or web pages. Before you start capturing images, first set the destination folder for saving captured images.

Capture a TV/Video Image

1. Point to the menu Control>Snapshot to start the capturing.

OR

1. Click the Snapshot icon in the control panel.

Multiple Image Sequence Capture

To capture a continuous sequence of images, do the following:

1. Click the Snapshot

icon in the Preference pane.

1. Select the Export to iPhoto checkbox to save the captured image file to the assigned location and export to the iPhoto.
2. From the File Format drop-down menu, select the format for saving the captured image. There are 4 options in the Format list:

PNG
BMP
JPEG
TIFF

1. In the Number of Pictures box, specify the number of images you want to capture.
2. In the Interval Time box, specify the interval between captures. For instance, if you specify 10 seconds, an image will be captured every 10 seconds.
3. To determine the File Location destination folder for saving captured images, click Change.
4. To create your own file name format, click Custom in the File Name Format.

Click Custom button in the File Name Format section to custom the capture file name, you can preview the file name format from the Preview section.

Other Settings

Setting the Way to Launch AVerTV for Mac

You can set to launch AVerTV for Mac by plugging device or holding the Menu button of Apple Remote.

1. Click the General General icon in the Preference pane.

1. If you want to launch AVerTV for Mac every time when you plug the device, check the When a device is plugged in option in Launch AVerTV for Mac section. To launch AVerTV for Mac by pressing the Menu button of Apple Remote, check the Hold the Menu button of Apple Remote option.

Setting Power Options

This option allows you to exit the application and put your Mac into log off, sleep mode or shut down your Mac while you are away from it.

1. Click the General General icon in the Preference pane.

1. Select the Sleep mode you want to use in the System Sleep Setting section.

1. After selected the desired sleep mode, then choose an execution time.

4. Point to the menu Control>System Sleep Turn On.

For details, please see the description below.

Time setting mode Description

Now Your computer will go into the selected mode in about 10

seconds.

30/60/90/120 Minutes Your computer will go into the selected mode in 30/60/90/120

minutes.

If you want to clear the countdown timer, Point to the menu Control>System Sleep Turn Off.

Application Information

Display version and other information of AVerTV for Mac software.

1. Point to menu AVerTV>About AVerTV for Mac.

2. You can check the AVerTV for Mac version here.

Customer Support

If you need to find more supporting information, you can link to the local AVerMedia webpage.

3. Point to menu AVerTV>Link To.

1. Select Product Information to link to the web page about product information or select Technical Support to open the support webpage. Please make sure that you have already connected to the Internet.

Teletext

Teletext makes TV viewing a unique experience. It views Teletext broadcast from your television programs offering the most updated information on TV Schedules, News, Stock Market Prices, Concert & Theatre information and so on. Teletext information may not be available if there is no such service provided in your area. Not only Preview mode but also Record and TimeShift modes support Teletext display. You can find Teletext option in menu View>Teletext. And use keyboard to key in the Teletext page number to switch into the desired Teletext page.

Turn On/Turn Off

If Teletext is not selected, click Turn On to view the Teletext information.

Reveal

Select the Reveal to reveal a hidden answer.

Lock

Lock the current subpage. The upcoming transmitted sub pages will be stored in the Teletext Cache for later use.

Home

Go to the page 100 of Teletext home page, but page 100 may not be the primary Teletext source.

Previous History

Retrieve the previous page in the history list. The command is usable after one or more back steps in the history list.

Next History

Move a page forward in the history list. The command is usable after one or more back steps in the history list.

Previous Page

Switch to the previous subpage.

Next Page

Switch to the next subpage.

■ Previous Subpage

Switch to the previous sub page.

■ Next Subpage

Switch to the next sub page.

(Red)

Jump to the Teletext page which the red color corresponds to.

(Green)

Jump to the Teletext page which the green color corresponds to.

(Yellow)

Jump to the Teletext page which the yellow color corresponds to.

(Blue)

Jump to the Teletext page which the blue color corresponds to.

■ Auto detect Language

Select to auto detect the language according to your region. Or you can select the desired Teletext language directly.

Teletext Mode

There are two types of Teletext modes, Window mode and Overlay mode. To select a desired Teletext mode:

1. Click the General General icon in the Preference pane.
2. Select a desired mode from the Teletext Display drop-down menu.

- Floating Window mode:

To open a new Teletext window, point to View>Teletext>Turn On.

Retrieve the previous page in the history list. The command is usable after one or more back steps in the history list.

Move a page forward in the history list. The command is usable after one or more back steps in the history list.

Go to the page 100 of Teletext home page, but page 100 may not be the primary Teletext source.

Switch to the previous page.

Switch to the next page.

Switch to the previous sub page.

Switch to the next sub page.

Stop refreshing data.

Search the keyword in the Teletext content.

Overlay mode:

In Overlay mode, Teletext window will overlay on the TV monitor. To adjust the transparent level of the Teletext:

1. Click on the Display Display icon in the Preference pane.

2. Click Others button.

1. Click the drop-down menu in Teletext Background to set the Teletext background color to Transparent, Semitransparent or Opaque.

You can see the difference from the pictures below:

Transparent

Closed Caption & Subtitle

Closed Caption & Subtitle are systems to display text on a television. AVerTV for Mac supports both of them.

To enable Closed Caption function:

1. Point to the menu View>Closed Caption.
2. Select Turn On to display the Closed Caption information.
3. Select desired Closed Caption system.

To enable Subtitle function:

1. Point to the menu View>Subtitle.
2. Select Turn On to display the subtitle.

Use Apple Remote to control AVerTV

If the AVerTV for Mac is not launched, you can hold the Apple remote MENU button to launch the AVerTV for MAC.

Preview	On Screen	Menu	Timeshift	Teletext Overlay Mode	Playback
	Volume up Move the selection up	X	X	X
	Play or pause Enter or execute the submenu	Play or pause X	Play or pause
	Next Channel Enter the submenu	Forward Go to next page	page	Play next file / hold to forward
	Volume down	Move the selection down	X	X	X
	Open or Close the On Screen Menu	Open or Close the On Screen Menu	Open or Close the On Screen Menu	Open or Close the On Screen Menu	Open or Close the On Screen Menu
	Previous Channel	Back to upper menu	Backward	Go to previous page	Play previous file / hold to backward

Hot keys

The following is the default definition:

Hot Key Description
AVerTV
Preference	⌘,
Hide AVerAP	⌘H
Hide Others	⌘H
Quit AVerTV	⌘Q
File
Add schedule	^⌘N
Open Playlist	⌘O
Open Program management	⌘O
Open Schedule	^⌘O
Close Window	⌘W
Open On Screen Menu	^⌘M
View
Half Size	⌘1
Source Size	⌘2
Max Size	⌘3
Full Screen	⌘4
Source>Next Source	⌘S
Closed Caption>Turn On	⌘C
Subtitle>Open	⌘S
Teletext>Open	⌘T
EPG	⌘E
Audio
Add Volume	⌘↑
Sub Volume	⌘↓
Mute	⌘↓
Next Audio Channel	⌘A
Control
Snapshot	^S
Record	⌘R
Pause	Space
Stop	⌘.
Forward	→
Backward	←
Playback	⌘P
Play Next File	⌘→
Play Previous file	⌘←
Next Channel	↓
Previous Channel	↑
Channel Loop	⌘L
Channels Preview>Open/Close	⌘P
Window
Hide Control Panel	^C
Select Control Panel>Horizontal Panel	⌘H
Select Control Panel>Vertical Panel	⌘V
Select Control Panel>Combined Panel	⌘C